| If you're planning to host a Halloween party for your | | | | come up with gross sounding names for them. For |
| kids and their friends, you've got your work cut out for | | | | example, gummy worms in pudding could become |
| you. | | | | "mummy guts". |
| One of the first things you should decide is whether | | | | Blindfold the kids and have them try the food. They |
| the party is going to have a specific theme. For | | | | have to guess what it is and whoever gets the most |
| example, if the theme was going to be a haunted | | | | guesses right wins a prize. Most kids love things that |
| house, all the guests would have to dress up as | | | | sound gross (but really aren't) but make sure you |
| something related. | | | | check for any food allergies first. |
| You could set up a haunted house and all the kids | | | | There are also lots of games you can play with |
| would have to go through it to get to the party. Your | | | | balloons. You could have a relay where the kids run a |
| decorations would tie into the theme, and you could | | | | race with a balloon stuck between their legs. Make |
| even have some helpers dress up as mummies and | | | | sure you get orange & black balloons, or something |
| ghosts. | | | | that fits in with your theme. |
| Whatever theme you choose, one of the things you'll | | | | You could also plan a costume contest with prizes for |
| need to plan is some party games. Kids love it when | | | | the best costumes. This will give the guests an |
| they get to act crazy and win prizes! | | | | inventive to come up with some really creative |
| There are always the traditional games like bobbing for | | | | costume ideas. Have a bunch of different categories |
| apples. You can always put a new spin on things | | | | to make sure all the kids win a prize. |
| though. For example, instead of pin the tail on the | | | | Whatever you plan for your party, keep in mind that |
| donkey, you could make it pin the grin on the pumpkin. | | | | kids get a ton of candy at Halloween. You might want |
| Another great game for a Halloween party is gross | | | | to make your prizes something a little different. |
| taste test contest. Take some common foods and | | | | |